The New York Times’s daily word game, Connections, continues to challenge and delight puzzlers worldwide. But even the most skilled players can get stumped sometimes. Fear not if you’re struggling with today’s puzzle (number 348, for May 24th, 2024).
Here’s a breakdown of the hints to steer you towards the answers for today’s puzzle (Friday, May 24th, 2024).
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Today’s words
NYT connections feature sixteen words; you have to find connections between those words. If you’re stuck, use the shuffle button. Rearranging the words can sometimes spark new connections and help you see the bigger picture. Here are today’s sixteen words:
- SEA
- SMILE
- EGG
- CORN
- CHEESE
- CHUMP
- PIPE
- SAP
- DRAIN
- KNUCKLES
- LOOSE
- DUCT
- SCHMALTZ
- CLIMATE
- SEWER
- WINDOW
Also read: NYT Connections Hint: May 23
Connections hint for today (May 24th, 2024)
Here are the hints for today to help you figure out the connections:
- Yellow group: Think about things that all serve a similar purpose related to waste management. Imagine keeping things clean and orderly.
- Green group:Â Look for words describing food items often associated with nostalgia or comfort.
- Blue group: Get ready to crack open something. These four words share the action of being cracked.
- Purple group: These words can all be followed by the same word that signifies a change or transformation.
SPOILER ALERT!
Connections categories for today (May 24th, 2024)
If the general tips aren’t enough, here are some more specific hints you can call categories for today’s puzzle. Remember, these categories might reveal the answers:
- Yellow category: CONDUITS FOR WATER REMOVAL
- Green category: FOOD PRODUCTS ASSOCIATED WITH SENTIMENTALITY
- Blue category: THINGS TO CRACK
- Purple category: ___ CHANGE
SPOILER ALERT!
NYT Connections answers for May 24
If hints and categories aren’t enough, you crave the answer immediately. But remember, the true satisfaction comes from cracking the code yourself. Here are the answers for today’s connections Puzzle:
- Yellow group: DRAIN, DUCT, PIPE, SEWER
- Green group: CHEESE, CORN, SAP, SCHMALTZ
- Blue group: EGG, KNUCKLES, SMILE, WINDOW
- Purple group: CHUMP, CLIMATE, LOOSE, SEA

Remember, the NYT Connections puzzle is designed to be both challenging and fun, so take your time and enjoy figuring out the common threads between the words. If you get stuck, revisiting the hints and thinking about alternative connections might help you see the solution more clearly.
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